Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Rockport, ME
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x9 hrs, Days

Position Overview

This position requires an Operating Room Registered Nurse to work a 13-week assignment with a schedule of 36 hours per week, consisting of four 9-hour shifts from 0700 to 1630. The nurse will be required to participate in on-call shifts, which include one weeknight call per week and one weekend call every 6 to 7 weeks. Weekend hours are not regularly scheduled but will be required based on staffing needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Function as a circulating nurse in the operating room.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are prepared before procedures.
• Assist with room turnovers and contribute to a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Work with various surgical specialties, including ortho, urology, OB/GYN, general surgery, and ENT.
• Maintain patient-centered care and integrate effective communication among surgical team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, with at least 5 years of OR circulating experience preferred.
• Experience in a smaller facility operating room is essential.
• Ability to adapt to multiple surgical service lines.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Unit Information

• Standard operating room equipment and protocols will be utilized.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio is maintained at 1:1 for surgical patients.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system used is EPIC.

Additional Information

The operating room team is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Expectations are clearly outlined at the beginning of the assignment, ensuring an equal treatment approach for all team members, regardless of employment status. The department is dedicated to delivering exemplary care to the community it serves.